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FROM THE EDITOR LYNDA PAPESCH

Share the love St Valentine’s Day is only a few days away, and for some it is a special time to show how much they care.

Caring should not just be something reserved for special days, as recent events have taught us. And caring is not

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Caring may be as simple as shouting over the fence to check that a neighbour is okay or picking up litter from the pavement.

It’s about being kind too, especially now that we’re once again being tested by Covid-19 and its offshoots.

Don’t forget to care for yourself either. These are stressful times and looking after yourself is as important as caring for one another.

Check out some ‘burnout buster’ suggestions later in

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One of the lessons is about finding a positive in the midst of negatives. It’s all about that old cliche that ‘every cloud has a silver lining’.

Sometimes it is hard to find that elusive bright spot, and that’s when a chat with someone else might help to sort it. Yes, another old adage is ‘a problem shared is a problem halved’, and that too often proves to be the case.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help, or to show that you care.

And try to remember that there is always someone out there who is worse off than you think you are.

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Seeing, hearing, tasting, touching and smelling Christchurch sensory perceptionist Dr Jo Burzynska talks to Metropol editor Lynda Papesch about experiencing and enjoying the world around us.

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he smell and that first sip of coffee in the morning, birdsong filtering through the traffic, the velvety petals of a rose; all invoke the use of our five main senses for brief moments here and there.

Dr Jo Burzynska takes using senses to a whole new level, and wants others to do the same. She’s currently creating an unusual exhibition ‘What might we find when we stop looking?’, to be held at 8 3 February, 2022 Metropol

Christchurch Arts Centre in May, exploring using more of the nonvisual senses.

Recently returned home to Christchurch with a PhD in multisensory art from UNSW Art & Design in Sydney, Jo is no stranger to exploring sensory perception. She’s previously made numerous public sound works, and was one of the founders of The Auricle Sonic Arts Gallery and the Audacious Festival of Sonic Art.

A New Zealand-based wine journalist, author, judge, multisensory artist and researcher, Jo is well-known in the wine world, and has many other strings to her bow, including professionally trained musician and sound artist.

As part of an interdisciplinary PhD, she explored the influence of sound/music on the perception of wine aroma and flavour across the fields of art, sensory

These senses were traditionally considered to be sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch, but are now widely agreed to include balance, and body awareness. We may in fact have as many as 32 senses.

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science and psychology. She now applies this knowledge in wine and music matching events, in international multisensory artworks presentations, and helping drinks companies integrate their product flavours with sound and other sensory and aesthetic elements.

Jo explains. “Sensory perception is how we make sense of the information we encounter in our environments through our senses.

These senses were traditionally considered to be sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch, but are now widely agreed to include balance, and body awareness. We may in fact have as many as 32 senses.

“While our senses were once considered as working quite separately, advances in technology that lets us look inside the brain, has revealed that they’re actually highly connected. Our perception is inherently multisensory, and what we experience through different sensory channels at the same time influences each other.

“These sensory interactions (known as crossmodal perception), is what much of my research and recent creative projects have engaged with, specialising in those between

hearing, and smell and taste.

An example she gives is sitting in her garden, hearing a bird chirping, the rustling of leaves, feeling a cool breeze against her skin, smelling cut grass and bark chips, and tasting the sweet-sour character of the lemonade she is sipping.

“Focusing on just my own specialisations, the high pitched chirping and cool breeze will be directing my attention to, and possibly intensifying, my experience of the grassy “top note” aroma of my lawn, and the lemony sourness of my drink.”

She kept her wine and music careers separate for a decade, until a hunch told her that music was affecting her perception of wine.

“I assumed this was just a product of my own high level engagement with both.

Then I read a study by a UK psychologist that demonstrated that people’s perceptions of the taste of a wine could be altered by the music they heard when tasting it.

When I realised these interactions might be universal, I started to explore this in my own work.”

o’s exhibition is on at the Christchurch Arts Centre, 18 29 May. Prior to that she plans to launch her perfume, Eau Tautahi, inspired by the aromas of the city, an edition of which will include soundscapes from the exhibition.

Creating the exhibition, Jo wanted to avert the gaze from the visual perception that dominates much Western culture.

“As vision regularly distracts us from information delivered through other sensory channels, I wanted to discover what different understandings there might be when we rely on our other senses in encounters with our urban environment.

“For example, I led a multisensory walk that encouraged participants to dial down the visual. It is amazing the things you notice just walking down a street. It’s like opening a portal into another a world full of unseen stimulation.”

She says the walks and the resultant exhibition encourage exploring under-appreciated senses, such as touch. “We use it without thinking in our daily life, to discover information from the texture and temperature of our environments, to making emotional connection with others.

However, there’s so much more we can do with it. Consequently, unlike most exhibitions, visitors will be encouraged to touch (and listen, and smell and taste) the art.

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The music of Carole King Christchurch songbird Ali Harper returns home later this year to present a nostalgic musical ride, honouring Carole King.

he more I absorb and dive into the music of Carole King, the more I know you are going to just love the show. We honour her songs, her collaborators, the artists who made her music ‘hits’ but also the woman herself,” she explains. The show, A Natural Woman, will be hosted by Ali and also feature her band, Nick Granville (guitar), Francis Meria (piano), Scott Maynard (bass) and guest vocalist Frankie Leota (pictured).

In 1971, the landmark album Tapestry revealed Carole King to be arguably the greatest singer-songwriter of all time.

For so many, her songs have been described as a soundtrack to their lives, says Ali. “Fifty years on, it’s timely that we come together and be wowed by the intensity and vigour of Carole King; songs such as I Feel The Earth Move, It’s Too Late, So Far Away, Natural Woman, Will You Love Me Tomorrow, Smackwater Jack, and You’ve Got A Friend.”

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Retirement facilities are presented with many challenges during Covid-19 lockdowns. New care protocols have to be put in place to get residents through in the best physical and mental health.

etropol asked how Elmswood Retirement Village navigated the August 2021 lockdown.

The Activities team was singled out as the superstars, organising moraleboosting outdoor, socially-distanced group chats, exercise classes and sing-alongs.

Resident Betty Farrant missed her granddaughter’s wedding, but she says she did not feel isolated. “The activities team was marvelous and I appreciated the ice-creams, shortbread, and care packs that were dropped off.”

Zoom and Messenger really came into their own for family connection; the residents watched the daily government updates; shared stories of epidemics that they had lived through, and discussed what they felt we could learn from this pandemic.

Vaccine Packs were put together for outings; containing the resident’s vaccine pass, a fresh mask and a Covid-19 information booklet.

One staff member says that it was a hard time for everyone, but they feel good about what they did, and how they were still able to have fun and laughs.

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Buskers back on track Christchurch’s summer street celebration – Bread & Circus - World Buskers Festival – is scheduled to take place from 22 April to 1 May, during the Easter school holidays.

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rganising partners, Strut & Fret NZ and ChristchurchNZ, say the event will take place at Victoria Square and The Commons, Covid-19 permitting.

Free to enter, with My Vaccine Passes required at entry, the Bread & Circus site will comprise two big stages with busking and free entertainment, roving

performers, food stalls, bars, and activities for the whole whānau. The evenings of both Fridays (22 and 29 April) and Saturdays (23 and 30 April) will offer a late programme, for a more adult audience.

Festival Director Scott Maidment says, “In a troubled world, we all need more time to relax and time to play. At Bread

& Circus, we have created a playground for the young, the old and the young at heart. We’re excited to present this unique festival experience and the perfect antidote to our troubled times.”

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out & about city’s favourite events, an annual celebration of talent, vibrancy and diversity. It will bring life to the central city and confirm Ōtautahi Christchurch as a centre for arts and culture.”

This year’s artists include Kozo Kaos, who combines the art of juggling, magic, and circus with comedy, danger and macabre to create a uniquely edgy and unforgettable performance which has sold out at theatres and venues across New Zealand, award-winning comedian magician Jarred Fell who shocked and delighted - in equal measure - audiences in 2021; and New Zealand’s only quick-change artists, duo Mystical Jinx (Josh Hart and Amy Leigh) who perform a very specialised form of illusion which dates back to 16th Century Italy.

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Atlas of Anti-Taxonomies 12 February-22 May This exhibition features more than 100 images that NZ artist Alicia Frankovich’s has gathered, sourced or created, grouped together in large double-sided light boxes displayed throughout the gallery. www.christchurchartgallery.org.nz

Bach to the Future 13 February The CBS Orchestra opens the year with a free concert in the Catholic Pro-Cathedral at 2pm, presenting concerto favourites from the European baroque tradition.

Pre-registering essential. www.cathedral.org.nz

For the Feral Splendour Current – 5 March In this exhibition, works engage with ideas about that which is natural, unnatural, supernatural, and the transformative potential of queer narratives that connect these things. www.physicsroom.org.nz

Nostalgia 12 February Nostalgia is a unique summer experience held within the 1900s replica township of Ferrymead Heritage Park. Wander the vintage festival streets to discover incredible food, craft drinks, and local music. www.nostalgiafestival.co.nz

Electric Avenue 26 February Benee, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Savage and the acclaimed Synthony Show featuring a full 48-piece orchestra are amongst a wave of artists to join an already stacked lineup at Electric Avenue Music Festival. www.electricavenuefestival.co.nz

Christchurch Art Show 17-20 March Taking place at Te Pae for 2022, The Christchurch Art Show is the perfect day out for art lovers.

View and buy original art by New Zealand artists at Christchurch’s largest art sales event of the year. www.chchartshow.co.nz

Isolation Hotel Currently – 20 March Isolation Hotel is a unique, immersive art experience by Auckland artist Heather Straka, brought to Christchurch by the museum in collaboration with SCAPE Public Art. www.canterburymuseum.com

Multisensory Exhibition 18-29 May What might we find when we stop looking? is a multisensory exhibition, navigated over multiple walks through the city, guided by nonvisual senses.

Revealing what could be missed in our visually dominated society. www.artscentre.org.nz

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Making a perfect pivot In today’s uncertain market, the best way to stay relevant is to grow with the changes and get on with it. Metropol writer Kia Dirkson has some suggestions about how to change to get ahead.

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t is called a pivot and it means fundamentally changing the direction of a business when you realise the current products or services aren’t meeting the needs of the

market. The main goal of this move is to survive in the market and improve revenue. Here are some tips on how to go with the flow and amplify success in an ever-changing world.

Set new goals

This is the time to learn from the past and plan for your future. Decide on new revenue goals and customer traction numbers. You need to design new goals that align with your newly pivoted business.

Make a call

This is an old practice but still considered the best way to regain traction during a lull.

Reaching out to past clients is re-establishing that connection and rebuilding the trust that created the successful relationship in the past.

By calling new contacts, you exhibit that bold business force that is necessary

Speak your audience’s language

Proper messaging is extremely important because the best ideas are forgotten if they are not memorable for you audience. Do you have social media? Using multiple means to spread the word about your business in real time is the way of the future. Use tutorials to get started or take a course to learn the basics of what needs to be done to perform on a digital platform.

Strategise before moving

Make sure that everyone in your company is aware and on board with the pivot before you make any major changes. Double check that you have tested your product pivot and create a thorough strategy that aligns with all the core departments of your company before execution.

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Passion for property It’s commonly said that if you want a job done properly, give it to a busy person.

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escribed as driven, friendly, and inquisitive, Jaggy Singh is also highly organised, successful, and, yes… busy.

Fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, Jaggy relocated from his home in Haryana, India in 2014. Since then, Jaggy’s entrepreneurial nature has seen him establish and lead numerous businesses across Canterbury. Recognising his market knowledge and passion for people and

Jaggy’s top tips for purchasing property:

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Write your wish list, then prioritise the non-negotiables.

Understanding where your priorities lie helps you avoid dismissing homes that could work for you.

For example, location is often non-negotiable and if necessary, you may be willing to sacrifice a bedroom to purchase in your ideal suburb.

Understanding this early in the process will save you considerable time.

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Gather your team of experts. In addition to a dedicated salesperson, Jaggy also recommends engaging a mortgage broker before making an offer. Obtaining finance has become more complex recently, so having a great team on your side is vital.

property, he was encouraged into real estate 12 months ago.

Despite the challenges that 2021’s buyers faced, his focus and commitment to assisting clients in property transactions have seen him help 16 families into homes. A significant achievement in such a short space of time, recognised in October as Harcourts Grenadier’s Rising Star.

Talk to Jaggy, whether buying or selling, 022 019 4905. www.grenadier.co.nz

Your Consultant Jagmeet Singh Efficient and reliable, Jagmeet believes his great people skills are a result of focusing on listening to his client’s needs and keeping strong communication throughout the sales process.

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Improving and transforming work life Visit www.ricoh.co.nz to find out about Ricoh’s innovative business solutions

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reater mobility for employees and customers, improved productivity, and rationalised costs place increasing demands on every industry.

“At Ricoh, we believe that by transforming information into actionable insights and

freeing people to focus on creating value, we can unlock the potential in every business,” says Christchurch branch manager Duane Smithson.

Our integrated solutions give your workforce greater mobility to work from anywhere through advanced communication technologies and workplace management systems, all underpinned by our world class security and managed IT services.

We will work with your business to understand your needs, your process, and your people to build a solution that enhances your business’s ability to deliver “With the pace of business change let Ricoh be that translator or link between new technology and better business outcomes for you,” says Ricoh Christchurch

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Back to school

Students:

Another year of classes has started and it brings different challenges for students, parents and caregivers alike.

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ere are some ideas from Metropol to keep everyone happy before, during and after school.

The booklover’s destination Whether it’s Adult Fiction, Non-Fiction, New Zealand, Religion, Classics, Poetry, Young Adult or Children’s tales, we will have just what you want.

We also specialise in magazines and greeting cards, plus stationery, jigsaws and professional artist supplies.

Keep up with school work

Parents:

Create a daily routine and stick to it

Encourage children to set goals and take responsibility

Make a To-Do list

Engage with their curriculum

Keep track of more than just homework deadlines

Ease into the routine a few days early

Create a comfortable, distractionfree study space

Get organised

Spend time with family and friends

Have some fun with getting ready

Let them learn through play PROBLEM SOLVING IMAGINATION CREATIVITY

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out & about

Eyeing up returning to school Along with new shoes and a haircut, eyes also need to be school-ready.

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hildren don’t typically notice eye strain as much as adults do,” says Leza Fox of Anstice Optometrists in Upper Riccarton.

“Staring at screens reduces the blink rate which in turn leads to dry, irritated, and tired eyes.”

Anstice Optometrists specialise in children’s eyesight and recommend an annual optometric examination to keep track of developing eyesight issues.

Leza also suggests setting an alarm on children’s PC/devices so they are reminded of the 20-20–20 rule. “Every 20 minutes look into the distance (20 feet) for 20 seconds. In addition, take planned movement breaks from all devices to feel refreshed and refocused.”

To make an appointment call 03 343 3909.

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1. Pour and Play Giant Bubble Kit, available at Parris and Jeanne, 183 Papanui Rd, 2. Playmobil 123 Water Carousel, from Smarty Pants, www.smartypants.co.nz, 3. Heidi Print Cotton Cot Sheets, available at www.eandbco.co.nz, 4. Wishbone Bike, from The Playcentre Shop, see online www.playcentreshop.co.nz. 5. The Man Who Loved Boxes, available at Telling Tales: Scorpio Children’s Books, 101 Cashel St, 6. Pony Parties and Farmyard Friends, connecting children with animals, www.ponyparties.co.nz, 7. Davey Bloomer by Twee & Co Organic Boutique, available at www.tweeandco.co.nz, 8. Little Boss Hi-Vis Vests, available from www.kreativefunk.co.nz, 9. Watercolour Prints, available from www.charliejaneart.com.

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Flo + Frankie, hope sand linen tiered midi skirt

A seasonal shift As we begin to transition seasons, fashion collections start to introduce new colours and textures to fit with the changing weather and mood that brings.

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reparing for autumn means finding light layers and more length, while still maintaining a breezy weight to clothing as the cold hasn’t arrived just yet.

This in-between seasons

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For the very first time, Pantone has created a brand-new colour to celebrate 2022, to reflect the global innovation and transformation taking place.

Very Peri encompasses the beautiful qualities of blue, with violet red undertones.

We have drawn inspiration from Very Peri and created a lineup of new season styles, so you can kick off 2022 with a little ‘peri’ colour in your wardrobe.

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Step outside the traditional box of chocolates and into the spa this Valentine’s Day by giving the romantic gift of pampering at one of Christchurch’s leading luxury destinations.

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hamps-Elysées Day Spa is the place to celebrate love this year, with decadent treatments for two in their luxurious double treatment suites. Why not try a relaxing couples massage? Or a couples pedicure to put the spring back in your steps for the month of love?

Book either of these treatments in February and receive a complimentary glass of bubbles for you both to enjoy in the spa.

Not sure which treatment is best for your loved one? Give the gift of choice with a Champs-Elysées gift voucher, which come beautifully presented and can be issued with a monetary value or your choice of treatment.

Treat yourself and your loved one to an unforgettable spa experience at Champs-Elysées Day Spa situated in Merivale at 110 Papanui Road.

To book, call 03 365 3630 or email spa@champs-elysees.co.nz

Valentine’s Day Competition Go in the draw for one night for two at The George Hotel including breakfast.

Look out for details on Metropol’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

Discover a world of pre-loved style

Contemporary, classy, and carefully curated, reinvent boutique is a spacious and inviting haven for pre-loved clothing.

Store owner Aimee carefully curates the range and takes all of the hard work out of finding your new favourite wardrobe items. She has a wonderful eye for fashion and can help you find your style.

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The boutique is open five days a week, and there is also an online store with new arrivals loaded every day. Shipping all over the country makes getting your new purchases a breeze.

Check social media for live videos of new arrivals, every morning.

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Beauty Report Short textured hair A haircut that creates texture, volume and movement. To increase volume to this type of haircut, Mike suggests adding movement by scrunching while blow-drying or adding a wave to it using hot irons or a weave perm. Colour may be used to add volume.

Use these products: MHC Conditioner MHC Shampoo Whip MHC Texturising Crème Mike Hair Care Ph: 0800 464 247 www.mikeshaircare.com

Summer Glow is the serum you need if you want radiant, glowing skin this summer. This serum combines the cooling and rejuvenating benefits of cucumber and watermelon hydrosols together with hyaluronic acid to boost hydration and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. Summer Glow serum costs $30 for a 30ml bottle and is available online or in store.

Got that sagging feeling?

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1. The Fitting Room, enjoy some retro fun in the sun, Freya Floral Haze Bikini Set. 2. MVR Tailoring, charcoal grey, rope-striped featuring iconic bell-bottoms, 3-piece suit. 3. Matthews Eyewear, a sleek, classic design with gold details and feminine framing, Masunaga Daisy. 4. Cutler & Co, ultimate summer print in lightweight cotton, Elijah Fern Print Short. 5. WINK Shoe Store, lightweight with dreamy soft leather upper and lining, EOS Mish.

6. Briarwood, overdyed green viscose for that easy casual to dressy look, The Herbie Dress. 7. Seddon Terrace, nero plaited Italian leather bracelet for everyday style.

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“Style transcends age” are the words Marion & Co founder Marion McKellow has found ring most true with her jewellery designs.

arion personally selects the store’s classic and contemporary jewellery from all around the world, with a focus on high-quality and ethically sourced pieces.

Her classic ‘Sterling Silver’ range is this season’s standout. It is handmade in Spain and Mexico, where artisans produce unique designs that are found nowhere else in the world. Especially popular are the hammered pieces that catch the light and make a style statement with each wearing.

Globally, the chunky trend is in, along with layering longer pieces together and topping it off with oversized earrings, proving that bigger is now better.

Marion & Co. has pieces to cover all and there is even a small selection of stunning clip-on earrings with clasps so comfortable you hardly know you are wearing them.

Her range of semi-precious stones, sterling silver and pearls are on full display in her new Rangiora store, ideally situated on High Street nestled in an original building with a fitout featuring interior brickwork, exposed black beams and statement mirror, which are all nods to the building’s history. www.marionandcojewellery.com

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HEALTH,WELLBEING & BEAUTY Looking good and feeling good go hand in hand, Metropol has your inside and your outside covered...

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For those who like to take a little pride in their appearance, the friendly and professional team at Pride Barbers can get you looking your sharpest, with traditional looks or the latest in cutting-edge styles for all ages.

Call to book an appointment today.

The first step to a fitter, healthier you. At Total Fitness, we have an integrated approach that allows us to focus on you and make the most of your time and effort.

• Experienced Personal Trainers • Group Personal Training • On-site Nutritionist, Massage Therapist & Physiotherapist • Committed, friendly team

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Not ready for the gym?

With the current challenges of busy lifestyles, family and work pressure and of course lockdowns, we know that it can be hard to get to the gym. At Total Fitness we offer the online Virtual Services of Personal Training and Nutrition so you can get fit and lose weight in your own home.

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At Total Fitness we offer a Stress Management Exercise Association Endorsed Programme. This makes our start up Ignition Package and ongoing Personal Training a deductible expense.

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For many years, osteoarthritis was considered a result of excess wear of a joint and therefore the logical conclusion was that rest will help prevent further deterioration. “We now know this is not the best advice,” says Cath. “The research is clear that exercise should be the first line of treatment for anyone with arthritic symptoms.” Exercise guided by a Health Professional can lead to significant improvements in pain and mobility in as little as eight weeks.

Myth 2. Feeling pain means I am doing further damage to my joint.

People are often told to avoid anything that causes pain because it may be doing further damage. “Pain is a complex sensation, especially in people with long term conditions such as arthritis,” says Cath. “People can exercise through tolerable levels of discomfort to strengthen the joint and surrounding muscles.” An experienced physiotherapist can guide you as to what this means for you.

Myth 3. My X-ray shows bone on bone so it is too late for exercise to help.

Exploring osteoarthritis myths Despite osteoarthritis being one of the most common lifestyle diseases, many myths as to the best treatment options still abound. We speak to Cath Julius, Physiotherapist and Registered GLA:D Osteoarthritis Program Provider to debunk some common myths.

People often believe X-rays are the definitive guide to how severe their arthritis is. However, there is very little correlation between X-ray results and a person’s function and pain levels.

“I have seen people with severe arthritis on X-ray that function well in daily life.

Likewise, I have seen people with only minor changes on X-ray with significant pain and disability,” says Cath. “The only thing we know for sure is that no matter how severe your symptoms, targeted exercise can significantly improve your symptoms and delay the need for surgery.”

If you would like to know more about how exercise can help you, contact Freedom Health Physiotherapy & Pilates on 03 355 6699. www.freedomhealth.co.nz

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Myth 1. My joint is “worn out” so I have to rest it.

Experience Flow Wellbeing In 2011 Flow Hot Yoga was formed with the intention to bring Christchurch people together through yoga. It was opened by leading yoga teacher Donna Farhi, aka the “teacher of teachers”.

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leven years later this popular yoga studio outgrew its Mandeville Street site and in October last year, Donna Farhi returned to open the newly named centre on Fitzgerald Avenue.

The following are Donna’s reflections on Flow Wellbeing.

“We all intuitively know the power of “place” and how an aesthetically beautiful environment or thoughtfully designed room can uplift our spirits.

Few of us, however, have the resources to have such a designated space in our home and rarely can we find the peace and quiet we may need to calm our mind and refresh our energies.

“This is one of the reasons why the new Flow Wellbeing Centre is such an incredible community resource. Now anyone can potentiate their healing or simply shift a bad mood into a good one through being able to enter this gorgeous facility to attend a class, intensive or one of the many therapies offered there.

“I have taught yoga intensives and retreats in just about every country of the world and this new centre sets a new 36 3 February, 2022 Metropol

standard for what a yoga and wellbeing centre can be. And it is right here in Christchurch.

“Now more than ever we are coming to appreciate the mental and emotional benefits of being able to get out of the house and go somewhere that offers us a new perspective.

“When I walk through the doors of Flow, I feel immediately welcomed by the warmth of the staff. I feel immediately calmed by the thoughtfulness, order, and pristine cleanliness of the place: from the racks for your shoes to the beautiful pottery basins in the bathrooms.

“Entering any of the studios feels like moving into a sacred space: an ancient cave, a forest glen, or the ocean’s edge.

The inspired interior by Sharon Cross brings these primal experiences into each room where the place can help to activate and support a movement back to centre.

“We all need a place where we can go to rejuvenate ourselves. We are deeply blessed to share in the generosity of this space.” - Donna Farhi, yoga teacher and author.

Open Day Sunday 20 February from 8am to 6pm.

FREE CLASSES (bookings required) and special memberships will be offered on the day. Wear your mask and bring your vaccine pass.

Flow Wellbeing has something for ALL ages, 10-100.

Hot classes Cool classes Big classes Small classes Specialty classes Personal Consultations and a wide range of therapists at Flow Therapeutics.

Flow has chosen state-of-the-art Tatami Flooring to support both your movement and nervous system, as what we stand on determines which nervous system is activated.

Visit www.flowwellbeing.co.nz or call 0800 FLOWWELL (0800 3569 9355). enquiries@flowwellbeing.co.nz

Try saying no to things more often and create structure, such as not checking work emails or taking work phone calls after certain hours and on days off.

Look after yourself

Making time to do some of the things you enjoy such as socialising with friends, painting, gardening, taking a walk and doing sports.

Find balance

If you use a screen at work, then take a break from them after work, and during the weekend. Resting behaviours should differ from work so try something new and relaxing.

Take microbreaks

Microbreaks are tiny, impromptu breaks (five to 10 minutes) during the work day. Try walking round the block, getting a snack or looking out a window.

Try microchillers

Burnout busters Burnout is a word being used increasingly in relation to work, sport and even coping with home life. One way to prevent or deal with burnout is to set boundaries. Sometimes that may seem difficult, but persevere; it’s worth the effort. Here are some suggestions from the team at Metropol.

Microchillers are small doses of selfcare of five minutes or less throughout the day. Take a deep breath then check out the sights and sounds, scents and activity around you.

Seek help if needed

Daily, long-term stress management is a key part of fighting burnout, but sometimes counselling may be needed to develop a self-care plan to prevent burnout.

Change your outlook

Outlook is one thing you can adjust.

Turn a stressor around by thinking how it can work to your advantage, and how you can find something positive in any negativity.

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ARE YOUR EARS BLOCKED?

Dr Keira Malone BDS MFD RCSI DipConSed D.Ch.Dent (OS) FFD (OS) RCSI

Specialist Oral Surgeon

• National (IAOS) and International (BAOS) award winning Oral Surgeon • Special interest in surgical wisdom tooth removal • Special interest in restoring aesthetics and function with dental implant fixture placement

• Usage of cutting edge digital technology • Registered with all Medical Insurance Companies • Registered ACC provider • General Anaesthetic provider at Forte Hospital

DON’T GRAB THE COTTON BUDS! Or hair clips, pipe cleaners, or paperclips! We have heard many horror stories over the years of attempts to remove annoying ear wax. Delving in your ear with anything can be very dangerous and painful, with the risk of causing infections or lasting damage.

Hear Again can remove excessive earwax easily and painlessly using gentle microsuction. Unblock your ears the easy way.

WE’RE HERE TO HELP P: 03 365 6642 E: reception@strowanoralsurgery.co.nz 7 Wairakei Road, Christchurch 8052

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03 974 1658

Why do all concussions need Cranio?

Even if you have an old concussion without symptoms.

The bones in your skull or neck may be jammed, potentially impacting on your recovery.

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Ear care Ask anyone suffering from a hearing impairment how it affects their day-to-day life and invariably the answer will be difficulty understanding conversation in a group situation and feelings of isolation.

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o be in a room packed with people but be cut off from the conversations going on around you can be frustrating and upsetting. Not hearing properly can make for a lonely life.

Hearing loss develops slowly and it sometimes takes family members to point it out.

Admitting to a hearing loss can be difficult and helping someone with a hearing loss can also be hard.

Hear Again is one of the highest rated hearing clinics in Christchurch. It is a fully independent hearing provider that gives honest and unbiased advice.

There can be many underlying reasons as to why an individual suffers hearing loss; one common cause is an excess of ear wax, resulting in blocked ears.

With the aid of a micro-suction machine, clinicians can gently and painlessly vacuum away ear wax and debris.

Another common ear problem is tinnitus, which is a sensation of sound which is not present in the external

environment.

Tinnitus can be a ringing, buzzing, hissing, whistling, throbbing, booming, clicking, roaring or cicada-like noise.

It can be a single sound or many different sounds and can develop gradually or suddenly.

Approximately 20% of the population experience persistent tinnitus and 4% of the population have tinnitus that severely impacts quality of life.

Often tinnitus exists as a symptom of hearing loss. Hear Again provide free hearing checks to find out if there are any hearing problems which could be causing this.

The best solution for most hearing losses is to be fitted with appropriately prescribed hearing aids. The clinicians will chat through all of your options in this regard.

With access to the highest quality hearing devices and accessories from the world’s leading manufacturers, clients are assured that all of their hearing wants and needs are catered for.

The team at Hear Again pride themselves on taking the time to get to know their clients.

They provide free, no obligation demonstrations of hearing aids to show the benefits of wearing hearing aids and how life and lifestyles can be greatly improved.

Hearing aids start from as little as $495 (assuming a government subsidy can be claimed for a hearing aid on behalf of the client).

Depending on your work history, you may be eligible for other funding, which can even provide hearing aids at no cost to you.

Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, Hear Again is located at Hornby Mall (between Japan Mart and BNZ).

Call 03 974 1658, or book an appointment online. For information, email info@hearagain.co.nz.

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Dancing to the beat If you like exercising to music – and most of us do – then here are a few suggestions about what to listen to.

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ritish sportswear and lingerie retailer Pour Moi recently analysed the data of 60 runs completed by a group of runners (where the runners listened to a different artist for each session), revealing which recording artists improved the runners’ times the most.

The results: Listening to Beyoncé made them run the fastest (shaving 2 minutes 45 seconds off a 5km run), with Harry Styles, Britney Spears, Adele and Taylor Swift also found to have a considerable impact.

Listening to Drake, BTS, Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry had the opposite effect to Beyoncé, slowing the run times by up to six percent.

The 10 top artists that made the sample group run faster, in order from top to bottom, were Beyoncé, Harry Styles, Britney Spears, Adele, Taylor Swift, Shawn Mendes, Rihanna, Ed Sheeran, Olivia Rodrigo and Justin Bieber.

The results showed that a running workout

Listening to Beyoncé made them run the fastest (shaving 2 minutes 45 seconds off a 5km run)...

could be more than half a minute quicker per kilometre when listening to Queen B, meaning you could run a 5km route two minutes and 45 seconds faster than usual,.

Listening to ex-One Direction member Harry Styles was found to improve running time by almost nine percent, taking over two-and-ahalf minutes off the average 5km run.

Britney Spears (aka the Princess of Pop) is in third place thanks to her iconic tunes like ‘Hit Me Baby One More Time’ reducing running time by almost eight percent, taking 28 seconds off the runner’s average time – which means running 5km two minutes and 20 seconds faster.

Listening to superstar Adele could take 13 minutes and 18 seconds off a marathon.

Plugging in to Taylor Swift, whose country music can make you run 16 seconds faster, equates to saving one minute 22 seconds on a 5km jog.

Check it out for yourself at www.pourmoi.co.uk

Recreating your youthful smile There is a huge difference in Richard’s work.

The teeth have to suit the patient. Often there has been some volume lost in the face before the client visits his studio. With all this (and more) in mind, Richard crafts dentures to enhance appearance, while at the same time improving fit and functionality.

Dentures. Implant Support Dentures. Immediate Dentures. Partial Dentures.

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Member By appointment only, consultation fee applies.

Please ring either Christchurch 03 379 1222 or Kaikoura 03 319 7131

cuisine Delicious tahini Courtesy of Two Raw Sisters

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f you’re not familiar with tahini, it’s just ground-up sesame seeds (so it’s high in calcium). When you’re buying tahini there are two types, unhulled and hulled. Unhulled is when the outer layer of the sesame seed hasn’t been removed, resulting in a thick, bitter paste. Hulled is when the outer layer has been removed so the tahini is more pourable and much less bitter. Long story short: when buying tahini, always get hulled.”

Method for all dressings

Extracted from the Two Raw Sisters latest cookbook Salad.

Place all the ingredients in a small bowl. Mix until everything is well combined and has a smooth, creamy consistency.

If your dressing is too thick, add more water. If it’s too runny, add more tahini.

Store in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Miso Tahini Makes approx. 1 cup 3 Tbsp tahini 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 2 tsp miso paste water, to loosen Sesame Tahini Makes approx. 1 cup 2 Tbsp tahini ¼ cup water 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp sesame oil pinch of sea salt Lemon Tahini Makes approx. 1 cup ¼ cup tahini 2 cloves garlic, crushed and finely chopped zest and juice of 1 lemon pinch of sea salt water, to loosen Cheesy Tahini Makes approx. 1 cup 2 Tbsp tahini 1½ Tbsp nutritional yeast juice of 1 lemon pinch of sea salt 1–2 Tbsp water

Always look on the Brightside of life!

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The community caterer Maree Carruthers describes herself as a passionate foodie whose love of cooking came from the strong women in her life.

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cook to create happiness. Both my grandmothers were great cooks and inspirational women. The daisy logo is in their honour. One grandmother was called Daisy and the other loved them.”

It was in 2018 that Maree hit the road with her food caravan (Flips Pancakes), visiting fetes, A&P shows, galas and private events.

The camaraderie, support and advice from fellow mobile food operators was invaluable and taught Maree much about

working within the food industry.

With the last of her children recently vacating the nest, Maree was eager to make her next move into something she’d had in mind for some time – catering.

“Flips Catering was born from the fact that Selwyn district needs something like this, and that I’m a firm believer in giving back to the community. I want people to have access to really good food!”

With Maree’s kitchen at home now

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approved for commercial operations, she is ready for booking birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events and whatever else is requested.

She is excited to be also offering meal care packs – a practical alternative to sending flowers when acknowledging a birth, recovering from illness, a bereavement or helping out an elderly person.

“My point of difference is that I will provide the food clients want – if it’s scones like their Granny made, or a favourite family recipe – share that with me and together we’ll make it happen.”

Maree says that the four key components to her catering business are that her food is delicious, provides the wow factor, evokes memories and creates happiness.

“If I get those things right, then I think I will have contributed in some small way to giving back.”

Contact Flips Catering at: www.flipscatering.co.nz or call them on 027 327 7289.

1½ cups frozen mixed berries 1½ cups frozen raspberries 2 cups plant milk of your choice 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup ½ tsp pure vanilla extract or paste ½ cup chia seeds To serve (optional) fresh mixed berries granola coconut flakes

Method Place all the ingredients in a large jar (or bowl). Secure the lid and shake well to combine.

Leave for 5–10 minutes, then shake or stir again, ensuring the ingredients are well combined.

Very berry antioxidant chia pudding C

Place in the fridge to set overnight, or for at least 2 hours.

Courtesy of Raw + Free

hia seeds are a fantastic source of calcium, fibre, protein and omega-3 fatty acids. This beautiful antioxidant pudding is a really simple recipe that can be made the night before eating; it makes a great up-and-go brekkie or wholesome snack idea, and is amazing served with fresh seasonal berries, granola and a dollop of almond butter.”

yourself with self-love this Valentine's Day.

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Photography by Lottie Hedley. RRP$45.00.

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Serve alone or topped with berries, granola and coconut flakes.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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Ingredients

SWEET SOCIÉTÉ Sydenham

FLICK THE BEAN Kaiapoi

BUNCO’S Amberley

Stocking the well-known French-inspired J’aime Les Macarons. She Universe Chocolates, Italian Gelato, and mouth- watering freshly creamed donuts. Sweet Société offers a twist of European tea, French Baked Cheese Cakes, meringues, and more. With a wide range of gluten-free treats, you can be sure to find something for the whole family.

All freshly baked and delivered daily.

Open 7 Days.

At Flick the Bean, you’ll experience delicious homemade scones, pies sausage rolls, and sweet treats. Enjoy our Switch Coffee made by our experienced Baristas. We are locally owned and located next to Challenge Waimak.

Open 6 days.

Mon - Fri 6am - 2pm, Sat 7am-1pm Text your coffee order to 022 382 3877

Whether you are passing through Amberley or looking for a great destination café to visit, you’ll be made to feel welcome at Bunco’s.

We take pride in making everything onsite including brioche burger buns, pies, homemade ice cream and sweet treats in the cabinet. We have a great selection of glutenfree pies and slices too! We are a locally owned family business and treat all our customers like they’re part of our family.

356 Colombo Street, Sydenham (inside Colombo Mall) Ph 03 365 2771

5 Main North Rd, Kaiapoi Christchurch 7691

Open 6 days: 6am - 4pm 47 Carters Road, Amberley Ph 03 423 6285

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THE PEDAL PUSHER Addington Delicious meals, refreshing beverages, relaxing atmosphere.

Book your function now!

Come and enjoy our warm atmosphere and friendly service.

Open: 7 days 11am till late.

284 Lincoln Road, Addington Ph 03 335 0095 Find us on:

WAFFLE HAUS City Enjoy fresh Belgian Waffles, Gourmet Shakes, award winning Deep South Ice Cream and Mojo Coffee.

Relax and watch the world go by outside or sit upstairs and enjoy the New Regent Street vibe from above.

Perfect after dinner or after show treat.

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Located on Cavendish Road, locally owned café with a wide range of homemade cabinet food, full breakfast, brunch and lunch menu available. Providing gluten free options and can cater for any other dietary requirements on request.

Enjoy our Hummingbird roasted coffee blend made by our experienced baristas.

Open 6 days, Mon-Sat 7am–4pm.

24/150 Cavendish Road, Casebrook Ph. 03 352 0412

12 New Regent Street Ph 0210 284 4410 pedalpusherchristchurch.co.nz

COSY CAFÉ Casebrook

COSY CAFE

www.wafflehaus.co.nz

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Modern indulgence

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shburton fusion restaurant Formosa blends inspiration from the contemporary aspects of the west, with its Asian roots to create a unique and perfect balance of the yin and yang.

Amber Huang and her team cherish that balance and always bring something new and fresh to their discerning diners.

Special dishes, new beverages, and inseason ingredients are their signature, and guaranteed to satisfy all taste buds.

Friday and Saturday are perfect for getting some friends together to enjoy afternoon tea at Formosa. With a beautiful tea set and delectable sweets and nibbles, it is the perfect excuse for a few hours of indulgence with good company.

Suitable for parties of up to 18, 36, and 50 seated guests, Formosa offers three private dining spaces which can all be reserved for a larger event, accommodating up to 120 guests with

space for a reception and seated lunch or dinner.

If you have an event planned and want to take the stress out of it, they have delicious catering options available, everything from canapés and nibbles to luxurious desserts, as well as wedding cakes for your special day.

Contemporary and stylish, Formosa is the perfect spot for a romantic date night, a get together with the whole family, small groups or large companies, all thanks to the passion and expertise of the wonderful team.

03 308 7874 | info@formosainash.com | www.formosainash.com

THE FUDGE COTTAGE Arts Centre

HUMDINGER GIN Geraldine

FORMOSA Ashburton

Say it with Fudge this Valentine’s!

The Fudge Cottage has a wonderful array of fudge and chocolate gift items for both Valentine’s Day, birthdays or any other special event and occasion.

Order online today or pop into the shop any day between 10am-5pm

Humdinger Pinot Noir Barrel Aged Gin. Spiced fruit opens this new gin from Humdinger, which moves into subtle oak and has a lingering vanilla finish.

This gin has been aged in a used French Oak, Pinot Noir Barrel from Matua Wines for 6.5 months.

Paired with Ginger Ale over ice, it’s a real Humdinger!

Drop by Humdinger Distillery for a free tasting today.

We take inspiration from traditional Taiwanese cuisine and mix the diverse Asian cultural style, fresh flavours and chic setting.

To find out more about Formosa, just scan QR code above.

Open Mon-Sat only.

28 Worcester Boulevard The Arts Centre

3a Talbot St alleyway, Geraldine

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French ambience in Merivale W

hether you are popping in for a daily takeaway coffee and croissant or a long lunch with the ladies, prepare yourself for an escape to France.

Located in the historic Charlotte Jane Hotel, a stunningly renovated French villa, Maison De Crepe is the French infusion that Merivale needs. With a room for entertaining, a room to escape and another room to soak up the sun in the spacious atrium, you will find good reason to relax

and stay for a while.

The food is reason enough. Their fresh approach to European dining combines local ingredients to create French staple cooking suitable for the Kiwi palate, that includes both sweet and savoury dishes.

If it is a drink you desire, there is a full range of wine, champagne, beer and a Bottomless Brunch. The French Espresso Martini is fit for summer and features the house-made French caramel.

With the first permanent flower wall installation in Christchurch, MDC is amassing a large following as it’s the perfect spot for getting that well-lit selfie.

The restaurant has also seen an increase in private dining room bookings.

The French inspired décor is ideal for

receptions, corporate events, tastings, anniversaries and baby showers.

With the upcoming polo and wedding season around the corner, this will definitely be a prominent spot for celebrations.

Owner Sheena Hemens has a strong marketing and consulting background that is ushering in the expansion of MDC. Hemens says, “Growth is part of the plan for 2022 and there is a lot on the horizon for Maison de Crepe. We have many exciting changes coming up and I can’t wait to share this with our clients and customers.”

You’ll find them at 106 Papanui Road, Merivale. Call 03 355 8882 to make a reservation. maisondecrepes.co.nz

Start with the venue

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lanning a wedding can sometimes feel a daunting task, but if the venue is right, everything else soon falls into place. The venue is a great place to start.

Situated on the banks of the Avon River is the resplendent Mona Vale. This historic and iconic homestead was built 1899 – 1900 and is nestled amidst 5.5 hectares of

immaculate gardens.

Its magnificent setting of rolling lawns, established trees, the 100-year-old Fernery, plus rose garden and stunning flowerbeds, provides myriad photographic opportunities.

With many venues limited in seating capacity, the Homestead seats 110, making those bigger sized weddings entirely doable; a marquee on the Iris lawn is an especially popular option. “‘Mona Vale offers a unique service of compiling all your wedding details by

working with you; this ensures that nothing is missed out,” Mona Vale Manager Kate McLachlan says.

As far as wedding trends for 2022, the bewitching beauty of Mona Vale cannot be ignored. Its indoor and outdoor options make it the ultimate venue to relax and cherish every magical moment.

During these uncertain times, what more could a couple ask for?

For more information on weddings at Mona Vale, call 03 341 7450, or visit the website. www.monavale.nz

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MAISON de CREPE Merivale

THE ELMWOOD Strowan

CENTRAL BARK CAFÉ Papanui

Maison de Crepes Merivale is your premier venue for any romantic occasion but especially Valentine’s Day! Set in a historic villa with many beautiful original features we have elegant decor to complement your delicious food and drinks. Try our Valentine’s cocktail and crepe specials. Ask for the ‘Metropol Special’ for a complimentary treat on Monday 14th February!

Eat - Drink - Play New Menu - Daily Specials • Functions • Quiz Nights • Meetings!

Superb food, great prices.

Ample free parking! Your new local!

Open 7 Days 10am til Late HNZ Excellence 2021 WINNER ‘Best Local’

Central Bark Café PET friendly café. Let our experienced baristas create amazing coffee for you and then whip up a Puppuccino for your four legged friend!

Our cabinet food showcases our hand crafted goodies or choose from our expansive menu. We cater to a broad range of dietary requirements. Open 7 days.

106 Papanui Road, Merivale Ph 03 355 8882 mdcnzmerivale@gmail.com

1 Normans Road, Strowan Ph: 03 355 5345

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Pet Central Papanui Superstore 11 Langdons Rd, Papanui Ph 0800 48 77 38 www.theelmwood.co.nz

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Beautiful timber furniture custommade by Gavin Cox Furniture.

MONA VALE HOMESTEAD Fendalton The Pantry Restaurant at Mona Vale Homestead is located in the heart of the Mona Vale Gardens. Sit on our all day sun patio overlooking the Avon River or in front of the fire on a cooler autumn day. Dine for Brunch, MADE North Canterbury Lunch Menu or our elegant High Tea. Open in winter Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9am – 3pm

Dine with Peta Mathias Watch as Peta Mathias prepares her favourite dishes from the South of France followed by a three course dinner paired with local wines. Peta will regale you with stories of her time in France and all things fun and fashionable.

Saturday 30th April 5pm - 7:30pm Sunday 1st May 5pm-7:30pm

JAPANZ BAKERY South City Mall Perfect for your office shout, birthday party or a gift for your special someone.

Yours to enjoy!

• Custard • Chocolate • Redbeans • Jam & Cream • Salted Caramel

$145 per person

40 Mona Vale Avenue, Fendalton Ph: 03 341 7450 gather@monavale.nz Find us on:

RIVERSIDE KITCHEN Central Christchurch

www.monavale.nz

Upstairs - Riverside Market Cnr Lichfield St & Oxford Tce Ph 021 168 7209

South City Mall Colombo Street Ph: 03 943 4066

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YESCHEF EVENTS & CATERING South Island

RETRO KITCHEN Ashburton

SALMON HEAVEN Bush Inn

Visit and experience our 1960s themed restaurant. We have a great range of entrees, mains and desserts. Specialties include our crumbed camembert, waffles with bacon, ham steaks & chicken parmigiana.

Enjoy ice cream sundaes, banana fritters, mud cakes, smoothies, milkshakes, spiders and so much more.

Prices range from $7.50 to $19.50 Lunch: Wed-Sun, Dinner: Thur, Fri, Sat.

Try our beautiful salmon pizza – great to have available to use any time. Gluten free and vegan options available as well as Meat Lovers, Hawaiian, BBQ and more. Also in store and great on the BBQ – our smoked salmon cutlets, wrap a salmon fillet in foil and cook on the BBQ, or try New Caledonian Prawns – oh so quick & easy!

Salmon Heaven now also open in Parnell, Auckland so let your friends and family know.

Ph: 0279 000 011 yeschefnz@outlook.com

184 Burnett Street, Ashburton Ph 03 307 0210

The Provedore Bush Inn Centre Ph. 0800 222 811

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YesChef Events & Catering brings you a wide variety of catering options from our self-sufficient mobile kitchen. Our menus offer: Casual ‘Food Truck Experiences’, fully serviced ‘Canape’ & ‘Fork & Talk’ packages and ‘Grazing Tables’ just to name a few… the options are endless!

Find us on Facebook!

yeschefeventsandcatering.com

www.salmonheaven.nz

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MANDEVILLE STREET KITCHEN Riccarton New to Mandeville Street!

Sarah-Jane’s new venture…

Delicious food and great coffee being prepared daily on premises.

With only the very best of fresh local ingredients.

Eat in, takeaway and catering available.

4/57 Mandeville Street, Riccarton Ph. 03 343 6394

MANDEVILLE STREET KITCHEN

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ONE NINETY NINE Ashburton

LITTLE HUNGARY Lincoln

Born from a love of outstanding coffee and amazing food... Situated in the Ashburton CBD, hidden down an alleyway (between Stoked Cycles and the MSA) you will find one ninety nine.

Coffee you could only dream about, no extra charge for dairy alternative milks, and food that will make your mouth water.

Plenty of keto, gluten and dairy free options!

Open Tues-Fri 7am-3pm, Sat 8am-2pm.

Experience the taste of Hungary with authentic dishes like Beef Goulash, Chicken Paprikash, Kolbasz Sausage, Langosh & dessert waffles. All of our dishes are lovingly cooked from scratch using traditional ingredients, so you know you are getting the real deal!

Our foodtruck is available for many occasions including parties & corporate functions.

199 Burnett Street, Ashburton Ph: 03 307 7477

Ph. 027 485 0157 (Kate) Ph. 021 063 7735 (Gabor) littlehungarychch@gmail.com

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LAKEHOUSE RESTAURANT Lake Hood - Ashburton

CAFE STIR City

A stunning lake side restaurant and functions venue, open for lunch and dinner. Enjoy our al-fresco deck with stunning views over the lake to the alps.

The perfect venue for functions – weddings, family celebrations or a day trip for lunch.

5 minutes off the main highway from Ashburton.

For excellent Switch Espresso coffee and a friendly atmosphere in lovely heritage surrounds, look no further than Cafe Stir. Located in New Regent Street with Christchurch’s historic tram making periodic stops right out in front, this is a spot to easily while away a pleasant morning. With all day breakfast and lunch, our famous smashed avocado, and many other delicious menu and cabinet items, Cafe Stir has you covered.

GATEWOOD MARKET Tai Tapu Welcome to Gatewood Market!

The boutique stalls offer a range of hand crafted, artisan and NZ made products including home and garden decor, plants, furniture, clothing and accessories for all ages, arts and crafts, jewellery, beauty products, pet care, giftware, gourmet food, and more.

Next market date: 20 February 10am-2pm.

Lake Hood Drive, Lake Hood, Ashburton Ph 03 302 6064 info@lakehouselakehood.co.nz

27 New Regent St, City Central cafestirchch@gmail.com Ph. 03 371 7219

778 Old Tai Tapu Road (Child & dog friendly)

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Beautiful timber furniture custommade by Gavin Cox Furniture.

YE-CHON KOREAN BBQ Riccarton

LITTLE RIVER CAFE & STORE Little River

PENNY BLACK VICTORIAN TEAROOM The Tannery

Ye-Chon is a Korean BBQ spot serving up a generous range of traditional Korean Cuisine in a contemporary setting. Ye-Chon specialises in “Korean Barbeque”, a dining format rooted around communal values.

Their in-house wet-aged cuts grilled over charcoals and generous hospitality is sure to keep you craving!

Open 6 days: Mon-Sat 11.30am-8.30pm

We are famous around Canterbury as specialists in rustic home-cooked savoury and sweet foods.

We have heaps of great gift ideas in our store, championing all that is local and you will not find a better wine or craft beer selection anywhere on the Peninsula.

Open 7 days.

95 Riccarton Road, Windmill Shopping Centre Ph 03 341 3314

It’s a destination reminiscent of a time when ‘taking tea’ in a fine establishment was an occasion. Indulge in a Traditional High Tea this festive season.

Birthdays, anniversaries, bridals and baby showers are all catered for and will be made into memorable affairs where you’re treated like a Royal.

Book your high tea today!

Use code MetPB and get 10% off your booking.

Main Road, Little River Ph 03 325 1933

37/3 Garlands Rd, Woolston Ph: 03 381 3445

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FISHERMAN’S WHARF Lyttelton Come and dine with us at Fisherman’s Wharf with some of NZ’s freshest seafood and best views.

Fisherman’s Wharf is in the heart of Lyttelton over looking the working port - the view is top class and forever changing.

A very relaxing nautical vibe.

JUNIPER JINN A new take on Gin. Deliciously dry with lots of up-front Juniper.

Perfect as a Jinn and Tonic or Dry Martini.

3 different bottle sizes, free delivery nationwide.

Order online or have a taste and pick-up a bottle at a Farmers Market near you.

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39 Norwich Quay, Lyttelton Ph 03 328 7530

Ph: 022 197 1608

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THE CHINA KITCHEN Papanui We make the freshest and best authentic Chinese food to delight your palate and feed your soul. Our food is made with healthy ingredients using our very own recipes. Try our homemade Dumplings, made fresh for you everyday. No MSG. Gluten free options available. Dine-in or takeaway + Menulog and UberEats. BYO wine & fully licensed. Open Tues to Sat 11.30am-9.30pm, Sun 11.30am-9pm.

21a Main North Rd, Papanui Ph. 03 354 6818

www.juniperdistillery.com

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MELTON ESTATE West Melton Head west to West Melton for a beautiful winery lunch experience.

Melton Estate is the home of Summer Love and 8 other wines.

Sit amongst the vines and treat yourself to local wine and fine fare.

Cnr Weedons Ross & Johnson Rds West Melton Ph 03 347 4968 Find us on:

www.meltonestate.co.nz

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FLIPS CATERING Canterbury Born out of a passion for awesome food, at Flips Catering we are proud to make everything from scratch using fresh, local, seasonal produce.

Choose from our range of scrumptious breakfast items, morning and afternoon tea delights, mouth-watering lunch options, canapes and delicious sweets.

Call us, and let us tailor the perfect package for your function or corporate event.

BOO RADLEY’S FOOD & LIQUOR City We are an award winning southern-USA styled bar & restaurant with a distinctly NZ twist. We offer a great sharing plate selection, complemented by exceptional cocktails, craft beers, and a hand picked wine list. We are available for function hire including wedding receptions, birthdays, work functions and engagement parties, and have live music every Wed to Sat from soloists to bands and open mic nights.

Ph: 027 3277 289 maree@flipscatering.co.nz

Level 1/98 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central Open 7 Days Ph. 03 366 9906

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THE DISH City

MOSAIC BY SIMO Addington

THE MILK BAR West Melton

The Dish welcomes you to experience our Asain Fusion menu. Come and try our Bao buns, a warm, fluffy treat with tasty filling wrapped inside. Your choice of chicken with house made peanut sauce or a lovely pork belly with special hoisin sauce.

Vegan/vegetarian friendly options available.

Lunch Special - $15 Lunch: Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm Dinner: Mon-Sun 5pm-9.30pm

Being New Zealands first authentic Moroccan Restaurant, we feel a great responsibility to introduce our guests to the wonderful flavors and hospitality of Morocco and provide an unforgettable dining experience. Savour the many layers of herbs and spices, infused oils and fragrant waters, the sweetness of syrups, honeyed fruits and nuts, the pungent saltiness of preserved lemons and olives.

So, take time to share the pleasure of eating at Mosaic by Simo.

Fish n Chips, Burgers, Nachos, American Hot Dogs, Milk Shakes/Slushies – every flavour!

Soft Serve Ice Cream, Kids play area, OldSchool Space Invaders Machine.

Licensed.

Dine In/Take Away.

Hours - 11am to 7.30pm(ish) - 7 days.

Open 7 days 376 Montreal St, City Centre Ph 03 925 9787

Shop 3/300 Lincoln Rd, Addington.

Ph: 03 338 2882

Find us on:

www.thedish.co.nz

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736 Weedons Ross Road, West Melton Village Ph 03 421 3626

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Beautiful timber furniture custommade by Gavin Cox Furniture.

SIGN OF THE TAKAHE Cashmere

CAFE MAYFIELD Mayfield

TWO FAT POSSUMS West Melton

This is Christchurch’s best kept secret! With a castle like feel, this is a welcoming bustling cafe by day and a lux chilled out bar & casual dining restaurant by night. Family friendly and affordable, a unique heritage building experience just 10 minutes from the CBD. Menu and online booking on website.

Cafe | Bar | Restaurant High Tea | Weddings Functions | Beer Garden

If you are looking for coffee on the go or a gourmet meal. Cafe Mayfield is the stop for you. Dine in or takeaway here as you go through the beautiful Mid Canterbury scenic route. We provide a diverse menu, including barista coffee, all day breakfast, Sally’s homemade sausage rolls, fish and chips, and much much more. Make us your next stop for the whole family; we even have a playground for the kids!

Gold Card Lunches Mon-Fri Mon/Tue Wood-fired pizzas $20 Tues Quiz night - free entry & prizes Wednesday $15 Burgers Thursday Rib night $20 Sunday $10 Waffles Function Room - fundraisers/private functions Takeaways available.

Open 7 days: Sun 9am-late, Mon-Sat 11.30-late

200 Hackthorne Road, Cashmere Ph: 03 925 8766

1992 Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd, Mayfield Ph: 03 303 6210

Weedons Ross Road, West Melton Village Ph 03 421 6481

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othing tantalises the taste buds quite like Middle Eastern food, and if there’s one country from this region that encapsulates best the glory of this cuisine, it has to be Morocco.

Morocco is the land of spices and openair markets. Moroccan cuisine can be traced back to Berber, Maghreb, Jewish,

and Arab cultures.

Fortunately, we don’t have to travel that far to sample this delicious fare, for here in Christchurch, Mosaic by Simo provides authentic Moroccan cuisine - and the word has spread.

Foodies are flocking to experience its unrivalled tapas, mezze, briouats, tagines and other mouth-watering Moroccan dishes.

Share the joy of Moroccan food through the online takeaway pick-up or delivery service, or take advantage of its catering wing to transform your event from

ordinary into extraordinary.

Call into this popular Addington eatery for something yummy from the cabinet, or pull up a chair and savour the flavours with mates.

One taste explains why this cuisine ranks as one of the world’s most sophisticated and innovative cuisines.

It is, no question, a gastronome’s delight.

Mosaic by Simo is at 3/300 Lincoln Road. Follow on Facebook for weekly specials and promos, or call 03 338 2882. www.facebook.com/MosaicBySimo

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ead inland on State Highway 72 in midCanterbury to discover the best of the mountains, rivers, and plains.

Soon, you will arrive at the rural community of Mayfield, which dates back to 1879. A true country town, where you’ll find true country hospitality at Cafe Mayfield.

The cafe has its own history, with the family-owned premises evolving from a

takeaway to the cafe it is today.

It may be in the countryside, but a sure sign of civilisation is being able to get a decent coffee. The team will produce whatever coffee takes your fancy and you can choose a pie or savoury, freshly baked slice, biscuit, or cake, to go with it.

A full breakfast and lunch menu is available, packed with homely favourites

such as toasties, several varieties of nachos and many gluten-free options.

An active day out will mean a ravenous family, treat them to fish and chips or a burger on the way home.

If the kids still have energy to burn, give them an ice cream and point them in the direction of the playground, while you recover with your coffee.

Have a Kiwi country experience at Cafe Mayfield, 1992 Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road, Mayfield. You can phone in your order on 03 303 6210. www.facebook.com/cafemayfield/

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In your kitchen

THE KITCHEN CUPBOARD We stock quality brands at great prices.

Catering for your everyday kitchen needs as well as those specialty items. If we don’t have it chances are we can get it - just ask.

34b Talbot Street, Geraldine P. 03 693 8632 info@thekitchencupboard.co.nz www.thekitchencupboard.co.nz

LEVEL ONE CRAFT BEER & COFFEE BAR

Eat | Drink | Experience Keeping summer fun with food, brews, views and music. Back by popular demand the bao buns, featuring on our tapas menu along with some new flavours.

Level One 215 -217 a holiday destination right at your doorstep.

Level 1/217 Marine Parade Ph 03 423 3170 www.levelone.nz

COTTAGE PANTRY & GALLERY In addition to a great range of dried food ingredients, come and explore the attached cottage where an extensive range of British sweets, Dutch liquorice, Kiwi favourites, handmade chocolates, fudge and beautifully wrapped gifts await you. Open 7 days.

24 Wilson Street, Geraldine 7930 www.cottagepantry.co.nz

Simply delicious!

ARTISANZ PLATTERS Are you looking for something special for your special someone.

Artisanz can provide gift boxes delivered to their door.

Filled with quality locally sourced products.

We can provide anything from gift boxes to grazing tables.

Treat your tastebuds and support a fabulous local eatery at the same time.

The only hard part is deciding where to go first!

ATAAHUA WINES Locally grown and made.

Fine North Canterbury Wine.

Made with pleasure to be enjoyed with good food and great company.

Order online: ataahuawine.co.nz facebook.co.nz/ataahuawinesnz

Ph: 027 559 0222 www.artisanzplatters.co.nz

UNA BAKERY

LILLY’S PANTRY

NATIVE THAI FOOD & CAFE

An easy location at the bottom of the hill for you to pop in and stock up on our freshly baked hot cross buns and other bakery products. Delicious handmade cakes, Danish pastries, pies, sausage rolls and Underground Coffee.

Catering also available.

Lilly’s Red Pepper Jelly is divine with a cheese and especially a Blue Cheese.

Also ideal spread over a steak after heating just a little in a pot.

73 Centaurus Road, Huntsbury Ph: 337 8214

Available now at select stores or online at www.driedfruit.co.nz and various fetes.

Offering you this amazing Lunch Special!

Enjoy an Authentic Thai Meal only $12 (Thai spicy on request ). Also serving iced lemon tea and iced Thai milk tea.

Pop in and try our yummy food.

Open Monday to Saturday.

Opening for dinner soon.

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Ingredients 1 cup dates 1/3 cup coconut oil 1 cup nuts (almonds, cashews, Brazil) 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 1/3 cup cacao powder

All funds go to Lyttelton Primary School.

Courtesy of Harbour Kitchens: Another Helping.

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Method Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain and add to all ingredients.

Whizz in food processor for 2–3 minutes until mixture looks like it will stick together.

Line a bowl with coconut.

Form into balls and roll in coconut. Store in fridge.

Submitted by Luca Blundell, Lyttelton Primary School.

BESPOKE PLATTERS

THE HUNGARIAN BUTCHER

BILLIE JACK’S CATERING CO

Bespoke Platters use local produce to create delicious platters and grazing tables that not only taste delicious, but will be the centerpiece of your next event.

Bespoke caters for many occasions including goodie boxes, kids parties and corporate functions. www.bespokeplatters.co.nz hello@bespokeplatters.co.nz Ph: 021 679 136

Have you tried our truly European Artisan meat products?

Made with passion, our Artisan European meat products are made using traditional methods.

Please visit us to experience the taste of our unique Sausages, Salami, Bacon, Liver Pate, Kolbasz and much more.

180c Yaldhurst Rd, Sockburn Ph. 021 182 9678

KETO • GLUTEN FREE • FOODTRUCK Billie Jack’s foodtruck brings you healthy low carb takeaways, meals and sweet treats.

Follow us on Facebook to find us at various locations across Canterbury.

KABAYAN FISHERIES

FIONA’S FOOD

HALSWELL BAKERY & CAFÉ

Come visit our store for all your delicious and healthy fresh fish.

So many options available.

See our Facebook page for our daily catch.

Mon-Sat 9.30-7pm, Sun 9.30-3pm

You just arrive and enjoy a fully catered function in Fiona’s beautiful garden setting. Delicious homemade cuisine.

Barbecues, platters, or even a cooking class demonstration. Allow us to fully host your next corporate function, or family occasion.

All enquiries welcome.

Ph: 027 229 5671 www.fionasfood.co.nz

Picnics at the beach, family get-togethers, work shouts, birthday parties, BBQs, or just because!

Check out our website and order your catering directly online, or pop in and see us. Open 7 days.

Shop 2, 125 Main South Rd, Sockburn Ph 027 300 7070 54 3 February, 2022 Metropol

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Bliss balls

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Perfecting periwinkle CURATED BY LYNDA PAPESCH

Pantone’s colour for 2022 is ‘VeryPeri, a combination of blue and reddish violet, named after the periwinkle flower. Purple is a word that springs to mind, but it’s more of a blue-violet hue which can look amazing when used to brighten an interior.

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s a colour it works superbly with white, and also with most other colours.

A feature wall may be a starting point, but keeping it simple by using accessories is also a good way to go.

Here are some ideas:

No matter what you need, you can trust DGI Morgan Ltd for reliable construction & maintenance solutions. There is no job too big or too small – we do it all.

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Reading ready For the past two years, shapes, motifs, colours and finishes reminiscent of the Art Deco era have been all the rage. While it’s a trend that shows no signs of slowing down any time soon, the truth of the matter is that it is still a trend – one that will eventually fade in popularity.

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his pared down space features a strong base with Resene Half Alabaster walls and Resene Rakaia floors, which are ripe for layering in character, creativity and colour, while the Pause Voile curtains in Blonde from the Resene Curtain Collection bring a touch of softness and warmth. The furniture includes a simple, classic armchair, a creamcoloured rug and an interesting yet neutral angular timber floor lamp.

From here, it’s easy to layer on any trend you desire through cushions, decorative accessories and, of course, accent paint colours.

The first Art Deco-inspired DIY project, an arched corner divider, helps to physically set this cosy reading corner apart from the

PAINT Wall in Resene Half Alabaster. Floor in Resene Rakaia. Arch screen in Resene Half Alabaster with stripes in Resene Pattens Blue. Short side table in Resene Ship Cove. Tall side table in Resene Code Red. Vase in Resene Pale Rose.

Project by Melle van Sanbeek Images by Bryce Carleton PROPS White chair from Wolf & Co, runner rug from Kmart, lamps from Lighting Plus, artwork by Brenda Clews, basket, circle vase, throw and shell cushion from H&M Home, curtain from Resene Curtain Collection, shoes from Seed, candle from Flo & Frankie, sunglasses from Rubi, olive chair from Contempa, cushion from Adairs, boots from Zara, tiny ceramic vase from Formantics, tall thin glass vase from Good Thing.

greater living area and minimise visual distractions. You can build this using two sheets of 1200mm x 600mm pre-cut MDF. Trace an identical curve onto each and cut with a jig saw. Screwed the edges of the two panels together so that they stand at a right angle, fill the holes with wood filler, then sand them down and remove any roughness from the cut edges.

Wipe all surfaces with a clean, dry rag to remove any dust then coat with Resene Quick Dry primer using a small smooth surface foam roller.

Once dry, paint the entire screen in two coats of Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss waterborne enamel tinted to Resene Half Alabaster so that it blends in with the walls.

Measure and mask sixteen vertical stripes so that eight are centred on each screen. To add an extra bit of flair, don’t carry the stripes all the way to the top or bottom of the screen. Trace a large platter lightly on the bottom left and top right

sections with a pencil, mask along where the curve and stripes meet, then paint the stripes in Resene Pattens Blue.

Create the second side table project using a 50cm diameter pre-cut MDF circle and six 32mm x 1.8m wood dowels cut into thirds (60cm long). Use a wide cardboard mailing tube to create the base, using strong quick dry adhesive to affix the doweling to one another around the tube and then to the base of the circle. Wipe all surfaces with a clean, dry rag to remove any dust then coat with Resene Quick Dry primer. Apply two topcoats of Resene Lustacryl, allowing the first to dry before adding a second.

Get inspired at your local Resene ColorShop, www.resene.co.nz/colorshops.

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The sound of silence True noise cancellation can weirdly center you in the moment, and remove you from it simultaneously. Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott experiences Sony’s latest headphones.

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here are many models of headphones on the market that have ‘noise reduction’, which relies mainly on the seal of the padding around the ears, some more successful than others.

However actual ‘noise-cancelling’ headphones are a different beast altogether.

My time with Sony’s stylish new WH-XB900N Wireless Noise Cancelling headphones was my first experience with true, digital noise cancellation. It takes a little getting used to.

The feeling is slightly disconcerting at first, as sensory deprivation (of one of the senses) kicks in. I can see people’s lips moving around me, I can see my fingers tapping the keys on my keyboard, but there’s no sound. Nothing at all.

It’s both weird and awesome at the same time.

It works by collecting the ambient sounds, analysing their waveform and firing an inverted wave-form back at them, effectively cancelling them out.

That leaves an environment where music is the focus, and as part of Sony’s EXTRA BASS® range, these headphones do not disappoint.

WH-XB900N headphones

A dedicated bass duct on the headphone housing and increased air-tightness between the driver units and eardrums help to create precise, punchy rhythms that lift every track.

Yet the headphones also maintain vocal clarity for a wonderfully rich, well-rounded listening experience.

My favourite feature is the touch panel on the right headphone housing. You wouldn’t know it’s there, but on it, you can perform actions like pausing, volume control, or skipping tracks with the tap or swipe of your finger.

Placing your hand on the housing immediately turns the volume down and turns off noise cancellation for instant conversation. They also boast a huge battery life - 30 hours from just a four-hour charge.

The headphones are foldable and come with a stylish shell-case to keep them safe when not in use. Considering the sound, features, and build quality, the RRP of $449.95 doesn’t seem too much of a stretch if listening to your playlists gets you through the day with a smile.

Advanced noise cancellation Clever touch control panel Alexa & Google Assistant compatibility Amazing battery life Stylish storage case included

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Bringing the outside in A more natural look has become increasingly popular in interior design and doesn’t look like it’s slowing down anytime soon.

Linen

Linen is a plant-based fibre, that comes from the flax plant and softens over time. The fabric is breathable, lightweight, absorbent, and durable.

Hemp

Similar to canvas in texture, hemp is a highly sustainable plant-based fibre. The fabric is strong and has great water resistance.

Wool

An animal-based fibre commonly from sheep but also other animals such as alpacas. Wool is durable and waterresistant due to the oil from the animal’s skin.

Cotton

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attan and bamboo furniture, stone and timber surfaces and accents, and materials sourced from nature are available across the range of high end and more affordable interior design stores.

To introduce more natural materials into your home, opt for natural fibres when sourcing your

next couch upgrade or cosy rug.

Natural fibres are animal or plant-based and include cotton, linen, wool, leather, silk and hemp.

Generally, natural fibres are more sustainable than artificial fibres, as well as more durable. Here is a breakdown of a few favourites.

The most used fabric in commercial design, cotton can be made into an array of products from couches to carpet. Cotton is strong, flexible, and soft.

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Classy, unique lifestyle treasures The buzz on Christchurch’s Victoria Street is getting a bit louder with a new international design boutique making its mark at this high-profile location in the heart of the city.

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aking the trendy street its new home later this month is Lala Lifestyle.

The creative genius and curator behind the brand is Monique Bohenenn who says, “The opening will be a fresh start with the same unique Monique style.”

Leading the way in objet d’art for your home and office, the business offers oneof-a-kind pieces that are a beautiful blend of international brands, New Zealand designers and Christchurch-based artist

Vanessa Weenink. Egyptian cotton sheets are the defining feature of the retail outlet and the new store features stunning bedroom displays adorned with the deluxe bedding.

And as the exclusive New Zealand distributor of Ortigia Sicilia, Lala Lifestyle will have all your interiors smelling as good as they look.

Devoted clients will be very familiar with its custom range of cushions, pillows,

bolsters and headboards. Multiple sizes, rich fabrics and careful construction mark the distinctive design features that are characteristic of the ranges on offer, which include sheet sets and bespoke linens.

Book a consultation with Monique to discuss your design needs. You can also pop into the studio and have a shop Monday through Saturday or online every day. lalalinen-nz.com

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WovenVeranda Standing the Test of Time

Party at your place?

Keep yourself and your guests protected from the harsh summer sun and unexpected showers with stylish and practical louvres. Don’t wait til it’s too late, get the team at Louvre Solutions to ensure your outdoor entertainent area provides shade and protection from the elements. Make your place the centre of attention this summer with the perfect louvre solution. www.louvresolutions.co.nz | Ph: 0275 356 286

Make your kitchen look NEW again

Renewed, refreshed and reliable The heart of this Canterbury home is completely refreshed, without needing expensive refitting or new appliances.

Redwood man Patrick Clifford says his kitchen looks brand new after an MF Turnbull Kitchens or Furniture Call us now to Kitchen Renewal transformed discuss your options 03 365 2159 it from a dated, early-2000s cobalt blue to a fresh and modern light duck egg with hard wearing, quality paint.

“We’re totally thrilled by the quality – it really does look like

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a new kitchen, but for a fraction of the price.”

Before “Our kitchen was functionally After perfect but needed updating.

Being able to choose from a Before range of colours meant we had After Our friendly team can remove all the doors and panels, so many options without the repair and refinish in a colour of your choice.

Lacquered, timber and melamine kitchens refinished. disruption and expense Kitchens or Furnitureof a Call us now to discuss your options 03 03 365 2519 2159 full refit, and without sending www.mfturnbull.co.nz | www.kitchenrenewal.co.nz anything to landfill.”

Contact MF Turnbull for an on-site no obligation Kitchen Renewal quote on 03 365 2519 or via info@mfturnbull.co.nz

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Turn your Outdoor Living into a Retreat Manufactured for NZ’s High UV Rays Commercial Grade Aluminium Framing Relaxing Sofas and Chairs to Dining Settings. All furniture items sold as individual pieces.

www.wovenveranda.co.nz

Now part of the Old School Collective 1429 Main North Road, Waikuku Open Wed thru Sun 10.00am – 3.00pm

Fruit Tree Pruning A TERRA VIVA MASTERCLASS

Sunday February 13th 2pm Sunday February 20th 2pm Join our fruit tree pruning masterclass where Pagan will go through how and when to prune. You can bring in any samples and he'll be happy to answer all your questions THIS IS A FREE EVENT - Please register on Facebook

Cnr Wairakei Rd/ Roydvale Ave P. 03 358 5565 terraviva.nz

Often the final touch to tie together a carefully designed home, selecting your indoor and outdoor furniture is a big decision that considers a few factors.

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brand-new space or an upgrade from old and weathered items, investing in good quality furniture is something your future self will thank you for.

Designed to stand the test of time, woven furniture is beautiful to look at, while offering the comfort and durability you want in your home.

WovenVeranda specialises in premium rattan furniture, with a selection of beautiful woven furniture for your indoor and outdoor space. They sell individual items, which means you can mix and match to create the perfect seating arrangement for your space.

This personalises your purchase and ensures you will be happy with the final product, with no compromise.

Manufactured in Cirebon, Indonesia, where the tradition of weaving has been passed down through generations, the wicker furniture is authentic and designed with care and expertise. You can tell by the perfect weaves and seamless design that you are purchasing the best of the best.

Not only classy and timeless, WovenVeranda’s furniture is ergonomically designed, with clever features that make each item extremely functional.

Various heights and depths of seats ensure there is something comfortable for everyone, including low designs with slightly higher cushions for support

around shoulders. With contemporary features like straight edges or a more classic shape, there is something for everyone and every home.

The store has a wide range to choose from, whether you are in need of a relaxing dining setting for family dinners or a sumptuous lounging sofa and chair for cosy nights.

The indoor and outdoor ranges are made from different materials for different purposes, and to handle different environmental conditions. The outdoor range is designed to handle varied, harsh environments and copes with everything from extreme cold to high UV rays. This makes it perfect for New Zealand’s often unpredictable weather. Synthetic polycarbonate UV stabilised wicker is woven over commercial grade aluminium framing, which means no rusting. The synthetic wicker means ultimate durability and is extremely authentic in look.

The indoor range is made from plant-sourced, natural wicker cane, woven on natural rattan tube framing. The chair cushion covers are 100 percent natural cotton and offer maximum comfort.

To find your forever furniture, visit WovenVeranda at The Old School Collective, 1429 Main North Road, Waikuku.

Call 03 423 3133, email info@wovenveranda.co.nz.

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Wonderfully woven

Handcrafted, reclaimed & recycled chopping blocks.

Locally made.

Perfecting your gathering space At Dream Doors Kitchens, they believe the kitchen is a place to gather, cook, share meals, and socialise with friends and family.

Whether you require minimal renovation or an entire new kitchen, they can take care of as much, or as little, of the renovation process as you need. Adrian and his team of skilled tradesman take great pride in their work and are ready to help you make your New Kitchen or Kitchen Renovation dreams come true. www.dreamdoors.co.nz | Ph:03 338 1081 | adrian@dreamdoors.co.nz 62 3 February, 2022 Metropol

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Hedgley Corporation prides itself on creating and building architect-designed homes.

We have a wide range of sections across the Canterbury area with a standard upgraded spec sheet that offers a broad selection of choice and style, including Rib Raft Foundation.

135 High Street, Christchurch | 027 777 7729 |

Aqualine’s UPONOR underfloor hydronic heating solution will keep your home warm and comfortable year-round.

Underfloor hydronic heating is a slowrelease radiant floor heat bank, providing uniform temperature throughout your home.

These radiant heat systems are aligned with the ‘optimum heat curve’ as defined by the heating industry, making it the most economically efficient means of heating living spaces and bathrooms.

Continuous comfort at minimum cost and maximum efficiency

Glamorous heating Awareness of energy efficiency and healthy living environments is growing, with these two factors being considered a priority for many new home builders and those renovating.

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reating an even climate using good temperature control is an integral part of achieving a healthier and more comfortable home, which is even more important if you have young children or elderly people living there.

The effects of dampness and mold are well-documented in New Zealand, and are common causes of respiratory illnesses.

Underfloor heating has been a common heating solution for decades in many other countries and is becoming more popular in New Zealand, and with good reason.

Locally, leading the charge for underfloor heating and all the benefits that go with it, using technology designed for living in the 21st century, is Aqualine Products.

The hydronic central heating system is clean, safe and zero-allergen, operating at low water temperatures - keeping power bills to a minimum.

Using the thermal mass of the concrete floor slab, the heat transfer delivers optimum comfort at much lower temperatures, reducing over-heating. Incorporating hydronics, underfloor heating with a highefficiency condensing boiler reduces running costs with up to 20 percent savings on gas bills.

Installation for new builds and renovations If you are renovating a home with floor tiles, floorboards or carpet, there will be at least one method suitable for installing underfloor heating.

For new builds, there is the option of laying the system down and pouring the concrete slab to secure it in position.

For the perfect climate you can feel but not see, an underfloor trench heating system is the discreet and effective way to heat your home. The Jaga Mini Canal Eco Trench convectors are easy to install and virtually invisible after installation.

They will fit into your architectural plans with no need for compromise and are perfect for homes with floor to ceiling windows, large sliding doors or limited wall space.

Let Aqualine Products introduce you to the clean, silent world of hydronic heating.

Gareth Withers, national commercial manager on 027 776 6761 and email on gareth.withers@aqualine.co.nz www.aqualine.co.nz

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Bridging a gap in the community

Next month sees the opening of South Brighton’s vibrant new community centre, The Bridge Hub.

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everal years of planning and fundraising, and hundreds of hours of voluntary work have gone into transforming what was once a former church, on Bridge Street, South Brighton, into a multi-use community centre.

The driving force behind the hub, The Bridge South Brighton Trust (TBSBT) is a charitable trust formed by local volunteers to convert what was originally an ‘as-is where-is’ earthquake-damaged former church.

Trust Chair Lisa Tregenza says the new community centre is a stunning state-of-the-art building, which has been made possible through the hard work of a passionate and committed board of trustees,

with the wonderful support of the locals.

“Tenacity and resilience are attributes that we see in this area, and this drive has carried the project from a vision to a reality. We are thrilled to see this building come to life as a central point for the community to gather, connect, share, learn, grow and feel welcome.

We are excited to now bring the most important element to this project and that is you, the community.”

She adds that being able to offer affordable and accessible activities and workshops, for all ages and stages, is a big part of the trust’s vision.

“There will be a focus on tools to support mental and physical health and we see this as essential for a healthy

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The Bridge Hub’s mission is to be a vibrant hub bringing together community spirit and wellbeing by providing space for activities, kai, conversation, learning and healing.

It contains four distinct places to support its mission: • • • •

Community Hall – Te Kotahitanga Wellness Centre – Te Oranga Gallery – Te Awhina.

Cafe, courtyard & co-working space – Umu

Community Hall

From concerts and performances to yoga and art classes or a theatre performance, this will be the place for it. With a room capacity of up to 160 people, and amazing acoustics, the vision for the hall includes hosting community theatre, concerts, movie nights, and activity classes.

Also on the list are after-school activities, music lessons, concerts and even Sunday afternoon music sessions.

Cafe and courtyard

One of the main attractions of the new hub is its people-friendly café and courtyard. Be in the sun (or shade) with a group of friends, neighbours and/or family, and enjoy a caffe latte, a chicken panini or a nice cool drink. With space and vibrant community. We welcome in partners and funders to support us with this offering”.

Project Coordinator Stephen Langridge, says the South New Brighton community lost a lot of shops and a community meeting hall during the 2011 earthquake sequence.

“This project is about replacing those amenities with Whare Wananga - a place for the community to gather.”

for 50 customers inside and more outside in the courtyard, it’s a great destination for weekend mingling.

Of note is the beautiful cafe furniture, upcycled from the original church pews by the MenzShed.

Looking ahead, plans are also to use the café & courtyard for night classes for healthy food preparation skills.

The Co-Working Office

The Co-working Office is within the cafe, offering a quieter space to work on projects or collaborate with others.

The Gallery

The Gallery is the place where we will showcase local artists works. There is so much talent out there we wanted to make sure we dedicated space to present these works of art created in the community.

The Wellness Centre

The Wellbeing Rooms provide a quiet place with private rooms for health practitioners and counsellors to provide support and to help strengthen the local community.

The centre is due to be opened in March 2022 with a blessing and official opening. Public open days are planned to showcase the new community hub.

Stay tuned for the dates.

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Exquisite award-winning home Big isn’t always better as one 2021 New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) award-winner proves.

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hreepwood Passive House, at Lake Hayes, near Arrowtown, was a winner in the Housing Category of the December 2021 NZIA awards. Earlier last year (in May) it won the Small Project Architecture Category in the 2021 Southern Architecture Awards.

Designed by Team Green Architects, it has been described as “an exquisite small home that demonstrates that a commitment to the design metrics of a passive house need not come at the expense of a delightful living environment.”

Its single, split-level form under a sloping roof fits readily into the site, providing an efficient plan of living.

Sleeping spaces are at ground level, with a self-contained space above for alternative uses, such as a guest suite or office. Careful attention to detail throughout has produced an exemplary and highly efficient house to enjoy into the future.

NZIA judges said: “Threepwood Passive House is a small, wellproportioned and robust family home that rests lightly amid its beautiful South Island surroundings. Its bold and simple form mimics the slope of the land while, inside, two levels connected by a ladder and tiny

playroom create flexible spaces for work and living. Through clever and compact planning, the functionality of entry, kitchen and laundry are merged, and generous volumes make living areas feel spacious and light. Outside, a wide, north-facing verandah provides essential shading and beautifully framed views that hold meaning for the homeowners.

A certified Passive House Plus with an 8 Homestar rating, this relaxed home full of warmth and delight is a strong example of how responsible and sustainable design can be used to create delightful living environments.”

Built by DCD Limited, Threepwood House is home (and office) for Team Green architect Siân Taylor, her husband (and fellow architect) Mark Read and their daughter. The couple established Team Green in 2013, with the purpose of offering New Zealander’s a better solution when it comes to designing buildings.

“Based in Queenstown, we’re lucky enough to be able to design buildings in some of the most beautiful locations you can imagine,” says Siân.

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“We’ve some great weather here, even in winter. All outdoor areas can be transformed,” says Carl.

After working in landscape construction overseas, then the passionate plant expert for 15 years in Christchurch, and now with two busy teams, he offers the complete landscaping portfolio. He has also developed a series of questions to help match spaces with lifestyles.

“We assess, for example, how big outdoor tables need to be, children’s playtime needs, shelter with pergolas, privacy screenings, or practical paving.”

Low maintenance with irrigation may be on the wish list, or pottering among the flowers, plantings and raised beds for the green fingered.

“While we can complete the entire project, once clients get their landscape plan, they own it. They may want to do some themselves, or even use their own contractors.

“It’s all too easy to spot an unplanned backyard. We know where to plant and how big things will grow. We also leave a maintenance plan for each future stage as the plantings mature.”

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The number of Kiwis buying new vehicles reached a new record last year, with an almost 40 percent increase in new car registrations compared with 2020.

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When Honda pulls the covers off a new Civic, it is always a big deal. Honda’s 11th generation Civic has been on sale since December and it’s a ‘good un’. The new car has a lower stance than before and sports a more mature-looking front and rear.

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There is a distinctly European feel to all the switchgear and details like the metal honeycomb mesh hiding the air vents and piano black accent make for some handsome surroundings.

There is more kit too, features like wireless charging, a new 7-inch LCD screen with digital analogue style gauges, Honda’s next generation 9-inch Display Audio System with built in Sat-Nav and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and for the

first time in a Civic, a rather decent BOSE stereo system. Honda’s Sensing Suite safety system also makes a comeback, but this time, the lane departure assist works at any speed.

Open the taps on that 1.5L turbo four pot and it responds well. The power band is kept linear and when you flick up to Sport mode, you can have some fun too. If this new Civic Sport is anything to go by, then the upcoming Type R should be a real hoot.

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Ford is making no bones about incorporating plug in electric and hybrid drive an integral part of its future. Last year the blue oval announced plans to do away with solely petrol-powered cars altogether by the end of 2022, with the exception of Ford’s Performance range and Everest SUV.

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he next car to accelerate this plan is the upcoming Escape Hybrid which will join the proven and popular Escape PHEV. “Now with a full hybrid coming to join the plug-in hybrid, Escape customers will have an excellent range to choose from that that they can match to their particular needs – offering smart capability alongside great fuel economy and low emissions,” said Simon Rutherford, Managing Director, Ford New Zealand.

A Mild Hybrid version of the Puma will also join the Hybrid Escape in the line-up.

There will also be a fully electric variant of Ford’s Transit van. All three are part of the seven new models Ford will offer with electric drive by 2024. Ford New Zealand has also partnered with leading electric vehicle charging producer Singer Electric to provide all dealers nationwide with forecourt and service area charging stations.

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he Taycan Cross Turismo is almost identical to the regular Taycan. It packs the same 93.4 kWh battery back underneath, and is available as four models, the 4, 4S (my test car), Turbo and Turbo S. The interior is identical and gives you one of the most comfortable driving positions of any car.

The difference is that wagon rear with 446L of boot space, 40L more than the standard car. Along with the same tech as the regular Taycan, the Cross Turismo comes with Gravel Mode which raises the car up by 30mm so those gravel roads are easily dealt with.

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The first thing I needed to learn was that Miles Skoda has moved from Tuam Street to a flash new showroom at 335 Moorhouse Ave.

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